For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,982 students in Harrison County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Harrison County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,982 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,072 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,385
$14,269
Spending / Student
$12,072
$14,008
Best Harrison County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7120
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Ky Hwy 356
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7115
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Harrison County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
269 Education Dr
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7123
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Us Hwy 27 N
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Us Hwy 62 E
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7121
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,982 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District is ranked #112 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County School District?
89% of Harrison County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County School District?
Harrison County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Harrison County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,072 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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